Uganda and Gender
- Capital:
Kampala - Population:
33398682 - Size:
236040.0 Km2
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- BRIDGE
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Search BRIDGE's database of gender-focused material
- The BLDS gender collection
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Search for the latest gender-related print documents on this country from the British Library for Development Studies collection
- Women's representation in Ugandan politics
- K. Nordstoga Hanssen / Chr. Michelsen Institute, Norway, 2006
- This paper considers the position of women in politics in Uganda. It argues that the mode of electing women to parliament, and the interpretation of the reserved seats, has also meant that women representatives have found it difficult...
- Assessing the outcome of cash for work in five countries
- Oxfam, 2005
- This paper gives an overview of Oxfam’s experience with cash for work programmes in five countries as part of their recovery programmes following natural disasters or conflicts. The countries are Bangladesh, Kenya, Uganda, Haiti,...
- World Visions work: empowerment of women and girls
- World Vision International Resources on Child Rights, 2006
- This publication is World Vision’s briefing paper to the 50th Commission on the Status of Women. It focuses on World Vision’s work to empower and advance the status of women and girls while assisting the entire community in ...
- Gender equality in Africa: overcoming local resistance
- S. Wendoh; T. Wallace / Oxfam, 2005
- This article looks at the reasons for resistance to gender mainstreaming initiatives among local NGOs and communities in Zambia, Rwanda, Uganda and the Gambia. It is based on research carried out by Transform Africa, which aimed to en...
- Flexible approach to education for nomadic and pastoralist children is needed
- Oxfam, 2005
- This paper illustrates the challenges involved in providing good-quality gender-equitable education for children of nomadic and pastoralist households who are beyond the reach of mainstream, formal education. Some of the key is...
- Violence, gender and armed conflict
- J. El-Bushra; I.M.G. Sahl / Agency for Co-operation and Research in Development, 2005
- This book describes ACORD's research "Gender-sensitive design and planning in conflict-affected situations", carried out during 2000 and 2001 in five communities living in the shadow of violent conflict in Juba (Sudan), Gulu (Uganda),...
- Successful leadership contributes to reducing hunger
- C. Johnson-Welch; K. MacQuarrie; S. Bunch / International Center for Research on Women, USA, 2005
- This paper reviews the aspects and outcomes of the Agriculture- Nutrition Advantage project implemented in Ghana, Kenya, Mozambique, Nigeria, Uganda, and the United States. The aim of the project was to cultivate a network of leaders ...
- Conference highlighted the issues inherent in working with child mothers in conflict
- M. Robinson; S. McKay / Rockefeller Foundation, 2005
- This conference paper summarises discussions and conclusions reached at the conference on "Girl mothers in fighting forces and their post-war reintegration in southern and western Africa" held at the Rockefeller Foundation’s Bell...
- Quarterly newsletter on sexual health and HIV issues focusing on South Asian masculinities and sexualities
- Naz Foundation International, 2005
- This quarterly newsletter from the Naz Foundation International (NFI) provides a forum for discussion, information and advice regarding sexual health and HIV and AIDS, focusing on South Asian masculinities and sexualities. This editio...
- Towards inclusive poverty reduction policies: lessons from Uganda
- Dereje Wordofa / id21 Development Research Reporting Service, 2005
- It is now widely acknowledged that poverty is not just about low income, but also about powerlessness and exclusion. In Uganda, for example, much progress has been made, as indicated by infant mortality, literacy and economic growth r...
- Isis Women's International Cross Cultural Exchange (Isis-WICCE)
- Global action oriented women's organisation based in Uganda
- Council for Economic Empowerment for Women of Africa - Uganda Chapter
- The Council for Economic Empowerment for Women of Africa (CEEWA)-Uganda chapter is a non- governmental, non-partisan and not for profit organization working to promote the economic empowerment of women in the development process.
- African Women’s Economic Policy Network, Uganda (AWEPON)
- Strengthening the capacity of women to shape economic policy
- Raising Voices
- Preventing violence against women and children
- African Friends in Need Network (AFINNET)
- Uganda based Christian organisation working to promote rural community development initiatives
- Women of Uganda Network (WOUGNET)
- Promotes the use of information and communication technologies by womens organisations and individuals in Uganda
